Why do atheists care about human life?

You said you did. Did you tell another lie on this forum in declaring that you did tell them lies??

What difference does my belief make in this matter?

Why not, you do it often enough.

I will not. You have no authority to dictate to me how I will answer.

Some more of your schoolyard antics... well I double dog dare you to never tell another lie.

I already did answer it... just like you have answered a lot of my questions of the past.

You are the one who practices rationalization (making excuses for your behavior). Prime example... the reasons you stated for leaving the pulpit....

 

No, only an idiot would read the statement "you just wanted to express an opinion" and think that meant "I just wanted to express an opinion".

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Nice evasion, well played. You are very skilled at avoiding questions, maybe you should go into politics as a career.

 

Only an idiot would reach the conclusion that you just reached. My comment was in reference to your prior posting... it was just an opinion.

Been there, done that... any further suggestions you would like to make?

 

You said "You mean the opinion that you made." My post was quite clearly talking about YOUR opinion, as I just demonstrated. Want to try weaselling some more?

 

I am learning to identify the specific fallacies involved, care to help out?

 

You are nothing if not predictable. Like I said, you avoided a simple answer that would show your lies on here or your lack of faith.
No courage to stand up either way.
I understand. Believe me, I do.

 

Now that you have labeled me as one who is telling lies on this forum, be a man and stand up and show where I have told a lie. You can't show such a posting where I have told a lie? My goodness.... I showed where you admitted to telling lies. So why should your declaration above not also be considered as another 'lie'?

Your questions were addressed. As to the courage thing. I showed the only courage necessary to someone who does not have the authority to dictate to another person what he/she must do. No one on this forum is obligated to adhere to such absurd demands. Even your 'new evolved faith' does not provide you with such authority.

I understand also. Believe me, I do... You have told lies and continue telling lies when you preach Christian doctrine on this forum.. Christian doctrine such as "Gifts of the Spirit" and attempt to use that subject matter as a weapon against Christians. Pathetic 'new evolved faith' you have found.

 

Of course you are under no obligation to answer.
You had the option of displaying your cowardice.
You made your choice.
Have a great day.

 

See the other thread.

 

You seem to be saying that you would be a sociopath if not for your belief in a deity and fear of eternal punishment. That's sad.

To answer your question more directly:
Humans are herd animals. All herd animals show concern for the well-being of other members of their herd/flock/pack/society, albeit this concern comes second to their own self-preservation instincts (as demonstrated by herbivores running from a predator, or people running from a mass shooter).

 

Self-interest, if nothing else, should create concern for human life. If I expect from others what I give myself, then I would be wise to give kindness, concern, help. If I give meanness, indifference, harm, then I should expect that in return. No big daddy in the sky is necessary to teach this basic lesson.

 

Prime , perfect example of the Pride and Arrogance of Christians who insist they are perfect even though their Jesus told them they weren't and allegedly died for THEIR sins..... guess he goofed up on that since Christians believe they never commit "sins"...


WHY is death that big a deal to Christians....don't they claim the purpose of life is to spend eternity in heaven? How do you get to heaven alive?



OP:
""" Atheists can't explain any of this"""


Atheists don't HAVE to explain any of this. An atheist is someone who doesn't believe in a god or gods. They don't have to prove anything or discuss and argue over mythical books and the words of men for centuries like Christians...

 

The simple basis I use is I'M HUMAN and the others around me are HUMAN, in the end a species that is intelligent and socializes who depends on others must care about their species so its common sense. An example in nature would be elephants and whales who stick together at some level.